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Suggested Repertoire!
Hey Everyone! If you are looking for suggested repertoire, particularly shorter, easier pieces that are beautiful - check below! Ravel: Prelude Ravel: Mother Goose Suite (movement 1, 2, 5) Debussy:…
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WEEK 3 Practice Updates, and a harmony micro-challenge: Cadences
Dear Pianists, We've made it to week three of Bach in March!! Some of us started sooner and others of us started later with our pieces and it's all good - progress is persistent and always available.…
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What piece of Bach's music most speaks to your life right now? Why?
You can interpret this however broadly you want. I'm curious! And if you can play it, please share!
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Which is correct? "On Chords and Octaves" or "Octave exercise"?
Thanks in advance! Been playing about 5 years. In the "mechanics" section of lessons, Biegel and Durso give completely contradictory advice on playing mechanics.…
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Intro to *Composer* courses
Hi guys, not sure if this is the right place. I just joined tonebase yesterday and wanted to say that I'm really loving the content! One suggestion from me is to have more "Intro to *insert composer…
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Is it ok or not to take lessons with two teachers in the same time?
I recently got back into taking piano lessons for the first time in about 4-5 years. I did extensive research on local piano teachers that are professional enough and that I could take lessons with…
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Carole My Practice Goals
Last year 2021 my goal was Octaves. I have very small hands, but I achieved my goal and performed Habanera on a YouTube Ensemble concert given by my orchestra.…
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Aline practice diary
I everyone, I practice my piano every day. I play piano since 15 years old. I am 62. But maybe not as much as I suppose to do, if I want to learn how to play better.…
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Anthony M's practice diary
Updating with notes on my progress on the first 9 pieces of Bach's WTC book 1. Prelude #1: This was the first piece in the series I memorized. I'm really bad at memorization,…
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Tammy's Practice Diary
Hi Everyone! Thanks so much for setting this up, Dominic and Hilda. It really helps with the motivation! Here is my current practicing hot list. I categorized them into different buckets as I like…
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FAQs for "Improve your Technique” Month!
Alright, everyone! Hello and welcome to Month of Improving your Technique! Together, we will guide you towards helpful exercises and set you on your way to improving your technique!…
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Fingering help for Standchen (Schubert/Liszt)
Hi everyone on Tonebase. I need help with the fingerings for the (I'm not sure how to call these) ascending and descending G minor and G Major thirds in the above two sections in the Liszt…
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VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
Hey Everyone! Lets use this thread to post our video submissions so that we can have an organized place to view/support each other :) Happy Practicing!
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WEEK 2: Bach in March Practice Updates
As we enter week 2 of Bach in March, I'm pleased to share that I've finished memorizing my Bach Toccata in D minor and I can't wait to play it for you on March 20 in my upcoming livestream,…
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GENERAL DISCUSSION: Bach Goldberg Variations
Seems like a few of us are interested in taking a deep dive into a few of the amazing Goldberg Variations! Since we will all be busy with next month's Community Challenge,…
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Bach in March WEEK 1: Practice Updates
Dear Pianists, Welcome again to Bach in March! Bach is the composer closest to me and I can't wait to share this March with you in practicing Bach. This is the thread where we'll all be posting our…
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Ideas for Adult Piano Beginner Repertoire
Dear piano enthusiasts, I am wondering if anyone can recommend some repertoire and etude books for adult piano beginners. (barely fluently reading 5 staves) I have scale,…
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Call for stories: Bach as Tonic
Hi everyone! I've just been catching up on the posts in this community, and am so amazed by the many musical journeys you're all on, and the myriad places you come from!…
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Beethoven's 7 Variations WoO 78 for piano + strings
Been working on Beethoven lately. Here is a recording of Beethoven's 7 Variations on a theme of "God Save the King". This is an audio recording using my Kawai CA5 electric piano using piano +…
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Rachmaninoff Prelude no. 1 Op. 23
Starting at the climax and trying to clean up the left hand. Attempted some strange rhythms to test memory without looking at music. Tried to bring out left thumb melody after climax Tried to clean…
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Practice Log # 1 - Rachmaninoff Op. 28 No. 5
Background. Started learning Rachmaninoff this year. About 25 hours into this so far. I have been able to move away from the score and let my ear carry the piece.…
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Musical Mixer: What's going on between you and your piano, today?
Musical Mixer is a dedicated community chat. Welcome - there is a place for you here! 😇 What's up in your life? What's going on between you and your piano lately? And your musical life,…
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Welcome to Bach in March!
WELCOME TO BACH IN MARCH! Join this month's tonebase Piano Community Challenge, Bach in March, by working on a piece by J.S. Bach. The month's activities kicks off with our welcome livestream on…
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